Children under 10 have a higher absorption rate because their brains are still developing. For this reason, the electromagnetic energy the cell phone emits is likely to penetrate the brain of a child more deeply than that of an adult. All living tissue is vulnerable to these electromagnetic fields within the frequency bands used by cell phones.

Recommendations:

* Using headsets

* Use landlines and hands-free devices whenever possible.

* Keep your phone away from your body

* Using text messaging whenever possible

* Allow children to use a cell phone only for emergencies

* Avoid using a cell phone when the signal is weak or when moving

When the signal is weak or when moving at high speed the cell phone increases power to a maximum as the phone repeatedly searches for a new relay antenna.

Stats:

* Roughly 60 percent of American teenagers own a cell phone

* They spend an average of one hour a day talking on them

* 54 percent of 8 to12 year olds will have cell phones within the next three years.